Chapter XII: AGAINST THE ERROR OF THE ANABAPTISTS

AGAINST THE ERROR OF THE ANABAPTISTS

We publicly declare that we not only do not accept but reject as an abomination and as blasphemy the alien false doctrines which are among the damnable and wicked opinions uttered by these factious spirits, namely, that children (whom we baptize according to the custom of the apostles and the early Church and because baptism has replaced circumcision) should not be baptized; that in no case may an oath be taken, even though the honor of God and love for one's neighbor require it; and that Christians may not hold political offices; together with all other doctrines which are opposed to the sound, pure teaching of Jesus Christ.

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